Known for it’s cultural mix of Chinese, Indian and Malay people, the society in Malaysia is friendly and open-minded, the food is outstanding, the nightlife in Kuala Lumpur is hard to beat, the temples are elaborate, and the islands are some of the most picturesque in all of Southeast Asia.

France is full of tourists for a reason – The history is epic, the art some of the world’s best, and the food is rich and delicious. Beautiful, bustling cities contrasted by sprawling wine country and swanky coastlines mean there’s something for everyone.

China has been a tourist hot spot for years for it’s oriental history and fascinating architecture. The Great Wall, Beijing, and Shanghai are incredible and a great intro to the China, but if you have the time, Southwest China is the most exotic and rife with spectacular scenery.

A country of large geographical and cultural diversity, Spain brings tourists from around the world for very different reasons. Some are searching for politics and history in Madrid, while others celebrate architecture and nightlife in Barcelona. Still others come solely for the Canary Islands. Whatever your taste, Spain can satisfy, and tens of thousands of tourists a year are living proof.

La Dolce Vita has been drawing tourists to Italy since Renaissance days, and despite changing times, the sweet life is as alive as ever. Get caught up in the romance of Rome, a city so stunning and full of beauty it’s hard to know where to look, get lost in the canals of Venice, indulge your inner artist in Florence, drift through Tuscany in a daze of wine and rolling hills, or indulge in high fashion in Milan. Go north for some of the world’s best skiing, south for some of the world’s best beaches, and anywhere for some of the world’s best food. In Italy, you really can’t go wrong.

Turkey has become increasingly popular among tourists in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. Istanbul is bursting with incredible architecture and the best kind of culture shock – one of intoxicating scents, a Grand Bazaar with anything your heart desires, voluptuous domes, and a delightful Asian/European/Middle Eastern way of doing things. The Turquoise coast sparkles, and the Roman ruins across the country are some of the best preserved in the world.

If it’s not their accents, it’s their lush green hills and diverse cities drawing tourists. Whether it’s London, the bright cultural hub, Liverpool, for some sport and music, or Scotland, for a bit of history and a strong drink, the cities of the UK have vacation covered. Throw in places like Stonehenge, Hadrian’s Wall, and of course an obsession with the royal family, and it’s no wonder the rest of the world loves a trip to the UK.

Don’t let Germany’s efficiency and impeccable infrastructure fool you – they’re just as fun as the rest of Europe, and 28,374,000 tourists last year alone can bear witness. Just look at Oktoberfest! Head to Munich for the annual beer drinking festival, or to Berlin for some of Europe’s best nightlife and a whole lot of history. Places like Leipzig, known for classical music, Rhine, a romantic region, and Cologne, an architect’s heaven, invoke an old-world Europe bursting into modernity with class.

Whether you make it to Moscow for a look at the legendary Red Square, or to St. Petersburg, an enchanting city of gardens and elegant buildings, Russia is a fascinating country. The history is intense, the architecture astounding, and the scenery outside of the cities breathtaking.